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The United States will hold its congressional midterm elections on November 3.
China-related issues have become popular topics in many places, but voters care not only about U.S.-China relations, but also about their own jobs and lives.
Candidates in agricultural states are discussing whether China will continue buying American soybeans over the long term.
Some people believe that imposing tariffs on Chinese goods can protect American factories, while others worry that more expensive imported parts will lead factories to reduce jobs.
Data centers are also an important issue.
The United States hopes to develop new technologies and maintain an advantage in competition, but data centers need a great deal of electricity and also receive tax breaks.
Residents worry that electricity bills will rise, so candidates are arguing over whether companies or ordinary households should bear these costs.
In addition, some candidates support restricting Chinese companies from buying American farmland, especially land near military bases.
From the soybean market and factory jobs to electricity bills and land security, China policy has ultimately become a set of practical questions: who can protect jobs and markets, who can bring investment, and who will pay the costs.